Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thursty Thursdays - Vacation in a Cup

Are you ladies fans of Bath and Body Works' coconut lime verbena scent? I, a lover of all things tropical and coconut-y, am obsessed with the creamy yet refreshing fragrance that emerges when two similar yet disparate smells combine. In a fit of wanderlust, I dreamed of an exotic getaway that promised lots and lots of this heady aroma, all while sitting on a sandy beach, natch. Inspired by my sniffantasy, I decided to start a new feature on my blog called Thursty Thursdays, where I will be filling all of you socialites in on seasonal cocktail recipes to serve at your summer soirees. Some will be concocted by yours truly and some will be borrowed from other liquor-loving ladies.*

The inaugural Thursty Thursday post contains everything I desire in a cocktail: creamy texture, fruity notes, tart finish, and beautiful to look at. All that plus a cleverly placed garnish add up to the perfect warm weather treat. So, ladies, make sure to try this at home (or on your next vacation) and let me know how it tastes!

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend on low speed until smooth. Garnish with lime and/or coconut.

*"Other" implies that I, too, engage in liquor loving. In my defense (why am I defending myself? It's completely normal. Right..?), I tend to stop after one or two drinks, simply because I am the lightweight champion of the world.